Ulmus rubra
Ulmus rubra, commonly known as the slippery elm, is a cherished medicinal tree prized for its soothing inner bark. Rich in mucilage, it serves as a natural remedy for soothing sore throats, calming digestive inflammation, and supporting skin health, offering a gentle, time-tested approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Ulmus rubra
- Family: Ulmaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Ulmaceae and the genus Ulmus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Ulmaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ulmus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across both North American countries. In Eastern Canada, its presence is noted within the provinces of Ontario and Québec. Moving into the North-Central United States, the species is also well-established in Illinois. Its distribution continues further into the Midwest, specifically covering the state of Iowa. Finally, the range extends southward to include parts of Kansas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
Activities
Ulmus rubra has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Expectorant, Immunostimulant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunostimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ulmus rubra has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Streptococcus pyogenes, cold, inflammation, opportunistic infection.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| opportunistic infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |